Pins who Dominated the Chi-Town Classic Part 3: 18s Division

<p>The 18s division was amazing to watch. There was head-to-head talent from the very first point of the tournament to the very last. These athletes were high-flyers, explosive, and aggressive at the net. Here are some of the top-level talents from the 18s division.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="81293" first="Gianna" last="Trotter"] – FC Elite 18 Navy – Committed to Minnesota State Mankato</h3> <p>Gianna shined at the Chi-Town Classic. Her approach was explosive and consistent. She was aggressive at the net and manufactured kills. Gianna is incredibly athletic and makes some amazing plays. She was a force to be reckoned with throughout the tournament and a key player in this team’s championship win.</p> <p>https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1492971716963971074</p> <h3>Marie Torosian – Top Flight 18 Elite – Committed to Union University</h3> <p>Not only was Marie a talented athlete on the court but also a natural leader and communicator. She was a team player who brought a lot of energy to the court. Marie has a huge vertical and powerful swing that makes her highly effective on offense.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="149604" first="Bridget" last="Moen"] – Impact 18 National</h3> <p>Bridget was a highflyer who used her massive vertical to beat blocks and hit over opponents. She also has good court awareness and good shots as well. She is an impressive pin who was fun to watch.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="118258" first="Hannah" last="Moe"] – Impact 18 National – Committed to UW-Oshkosh</h3> <p>Hannah is a very physical pin. She has power and is not afraid to unleash it. She has a heavy hand on the ball and is lethal out of the front and back row. She finds a productive use of the ball on nearly every contact.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="91883" first="Jordan" last="LaScala"] – Capital 17 Adidas</h3> <p>Jordan is an impressive and versatile pin with power, shots, and good ball control. Additionally, she is the type of athlete who is continuously improving her game. Whether it is her shots, power, or passing she is always developing. She has been great at the beginning of this season and very impactful in every match she plays in.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="82921" first="Kaitlin" last="Schulz"] – FC Elite 17 Navy</h3> <p>Kaitlin is another athlete who continues to impress me every time I see her play. She has a great vertical and high contact on the ball. She is also very aggressive and not afraid to take risks with her swings to earn big points. She has momentum-changing plays and is a solid 6-rotation outside.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="57248" first="Dorci" last="Walker"] - Wisconsin Ice 18 Prep </h3> <p>Dorci balances every aspect of being a pin very well. She has an explosive approach and powerful swing but can soften it up and use roll shots and tips to earn points. She has great court awareness and is a solid passer as well. Dorci is a natural leader on the court and a go-to hitter. </p> <h3>Aerin Baker – Impacdt 18U Carrie/Kelly – Committed to Calvin</h3> <p>Aerin was lethal on the court. She is super athletic with a huge vertical and powerhouse swing. She is also very smart with her swings and has an explosive approach. She executes well and rarely gets blocked. She is also talented in the back row and is good on defense and serve receive.</p> <p>https://x.com/prepdigrachel/status/1492620292161777664</p>